Elmer

Elmer - A very unique female name



  Nov 10,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Elmer at a glance

Elmer is ranked #1999 among girl baby names in 1951, with 5 births in 1951. It peaked in 1911 at #866 and first appeared on the charts in 1910.

Rank in 1951
#1999
Births in 1951
5
Peak year
1911 (#866)
First appeared
1910
Popularity
1 in 338,739 girls
Visitor rating
3.0/5 (2 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Elmer appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #879. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elmer and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elmer? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elmer. The baby girl name Elmer was given to 5 baby girls in 1951, ranking #1999 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 338,739 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elmer peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 866.



Famous with this name

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How would you rate Elmer, 1-5?

Rating: 3.0/5 (2 recent votes)


Elmer is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elmer is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,142 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,142.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elmer is where you live.


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Elmer origin and meaning

Elmer is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Elmer, pop culture references for the name Elmer and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elmer

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elmer, sorted by popularity.

Eleanor / Elinor / Elnora / Eleanore / Eleanora / Elmira / Elinore / Elenora / Elenore / Elanor /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19511999
19491944
19421731
19361159
19351480
19341476
19331181
19321689
19301348
19291027
19281087
19271154
19261003
19251407
19241221
19231456
19221133
19211071
19201846
19191044
19181601
19171719
19161355
19151190
19131099
1911866
1910879

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas1142

Even more about Elmer


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elmer a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elmer?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1911
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Elmer
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 338,739
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1910
1951 births +5

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